Summary: Most third-party publishers would agree that launching a traditional new intellectual property is a difficult endeavor on any console, let alone Wii, whose user base stretches beyond core players to casuals less concerned with typical software and more interested in Wii Fit and Guitar Hero. But that certainly hasn't stopped companies from trying to debut new franchises on the platform, some successful and others – well, not so much. Last September, THQ shipped de Blob, a unique 3D platformer for Wii that earned an 8.3 rating from IGN.com and was considered for many of our system awards. The original effort proved to be one of t the best titles on Nintendo's system all year. But did that truth translate to sales? Read Full Article